Sofia Perez shares what she cares about this election season.
Sophia Perez is a Mexican-American graduate student working toward a master’s degree in public administration. Currently, she manages the Assistant to Migrants program, which is fully funded by federal resources dedicated to supporting immigration services. She lives in New Rochelle, Westchester. Why are you voting this year? This year,…
Joan Alexander-Bakiriddin shares what she cares about this election.
Joan Alexander-Bakiriddin is civically engaged across Brooklyn and NYC, serving as Secretary of her Block Association and Vice Chair of the Participatory Budgeting Project Board. A Training and Enablement Manager, she advocates for the disenfranchised through Participatory Budgeting (PBNYC). Why are you voting this year? I am voting because…
Celina Avalos Jaramillo shares what she cares about this election.
Celina Avalos Jaramillo serves as the Advocacy Campaign Strategist in the Elections and Government program, where she focuses on issues related to election security, election administration, and money in politics. Before joining the Brennan Center, Celina served as a policy consultant for the UC Berkeley School of Law Policy Advocacy…
Debbie Louis shares what she cares about this election.
Director of NYC IGA – Executive Chamber. Debbie Esther Louis has been recognized for her unwavering dedication to social change, advocacy, and education. Proudly of Haitian descent, she has made substantial contributions both as an educator and as an advocate for underrepresented communities. For the past nine years, Debbie has…
Karen Wharton shares what she cares about this election.
Karen Wharton is the Democracy Coalition Coordinator for Citizen Action of New York, leading the organization’s democracy campaigns. As the Fair Elections Coalition facilitator, her leadership was instrumental in the successful advocacy for funding and implementation of New York’s Public Campaign Finance Program, which was used for the first time…
Jamila Fynes shares what she cares about this election.
Jamila Fynes is a public servant who centers compassion and community in her work. She currently doing work to support startups. Additionally, she formerly served as President of a black women’s group in NYC, which she is a member of and formerly as the Regional Head of Government Affairs for…
Dawn Celestine shares what she cares about this election season.
Dawn lives in Manhattan and worked as a Billing Analyst at various publications. She’s now retired. Why are you voting this year? I’m voting to keep the rights I have now. Democracy is at stake. What changes do you want to see in your community? Affordable housing for residents.
Sharday Urtarte shares what she cares about this election
Sharday Urtarte is a Dominican Communication Strategist from the South Bronx, dedicated to reshaping the landscape of social justice and community engagement. A graduate of The Ohio State University with a degree in Strategic Communications, she currently leads initiatives at Planned Parenthood Federation of America that champion Black and Latina…
Tanya Cruz shares what she cares about this election season.
Tanya Cruz lives in Queens and is a Community Advocate. Why are you voting this year? Voting is the most important civic duty for me. What changes do you want to see in your community? Better civic engagement events and more participation. How do you feel about…
Jasmine Uribe shares what she cares about this election.
Jasmine Uribe is a dedicated advocate and social entrepreneur who founded Collab NYC, a business focused on empowering schools, nonprofits, and community organizations. As a proud Dominican hailing from the Bronx, she also holds the position of Director of Operations for The Bronx Collab. Why are you voting this…
Julissa Gutierrez shares what she cares about this election.
Julissa Gutierrez, is a workforce equity strategist and diversity and inclusion practitioner. As New York State’s Chief Diversity Officer, a key statutory role, she spearheads transformative statewide initiatives to enhance diversity, ensure equitable participation, and increase the representation of women and people of color across all levels of state government.
